Ferrosilicon 78% High-Silicon FeSi78 from China
Ferrosilicon 78% High-Silicon grade approaches 80% limit with 78% Si content, used for maximum deoxidation with minimal iron dilution. HTS 7202.21.50.00 'other' category for 55-80% silicon ferrosilicon. Brittle texture requires careful handling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pre-shipment Si verification prevents >80% reclassification to 7202.21.90.00 upon entry
• Dust mitigation essential; high-Si grades more friable and pyrophoric